priceless

adjective

price·​less ˈprīs-ləs How to pronounce priceless (audio)
1
a
: having a value beyond any price : invaluable
b
: costly because of rarity or quality : precious
2
: having worth in terms of other than market value
3
: delightfully amusing, odd, or absurd
pricelessly adverb

Examples of priceless in a Sentence

a priceless piece of information The look on his face was priceless.
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Things get a bit choppy and the ending lacks punch, but the performances from Kroll and Rannells are priceless and save the film from itself. Randy Myers, Mercury News, 6 June 2025 Rent or borrow a power washer to remove dirt and mildew from surfaces, said Tamara Belt, the founder and owner of Hawthorne Garden Design in Washington, D.C. Make a floor plan Planning your space won’t cost a dime, but the result — a more polished look — is priceless. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2025 And, the baby gift of an easier sleep is priceless, so consider opting for a three-pack of baby swaddles that make swaddling little burritos a breeze, thanks to smooth velcro attachments. Anja Webb, Parents, 28 May 2025 Fans of the franchise may want to head to this first thing in the morning, because the experience is priceless. Eve Chen, USA Today, 24 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for priceless

Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of priceless was in 1594

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“Priceless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/priceless. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.

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priceless

adjective
price·​less ˈprī-sləs How to pronounce priceless (audio)
1
: too valuable to have a price : not to be bought at any price
2
: very funny or strange
a priceless remark

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